AFL Round 9 Matches And Betting Odds

Friday , May 21Collingwood vs Geelong MCG, Melbourne 07:40pm
The biggest match of the year so far, Collingwood are 7-1 and sat at the top of the AFL ladder. The Geelong Cats are 6-2 but look the absolute business again this season. The Cats are currently $3.30 in the latest AFL Flag Betting Odds and are favourites to win this mammoth fixture. Sportsbet have the Cats at $1.76 and the Pies at 2.07. Watch this space for a full preview and betting advice when we know more about the team news.

Saturday , May 22North Melbourne vs Bulldogs Etihad Stadium, Melbourne 02:10pm
North Melbourne just edged past Adelaide last week but that form won't be good enough to contain the Bulldogs. With St Kilda's dip in form, the Western Bulldogs are now seen as the main threat to the Cats and Pies. As short as $1.27 with the online bookies, the Bulldogs cannot be opposed.

Sydney vs Fremantle SCG, Sydney 02:10pm
Whilst Sydney were on fire earlier in the season their sceptics were waiting for them to be put in their place. And last week, put in their place they were. But the Swans won't be the only team to get a hiding away at th Western Bulldogs. Now for Freo - and it won;t be much easier. Fremantle arrive at Sydney with a 6-2 record. Sportsbet have the home team down at $1.74 favourites, that looks too short. Take Freo with 5.5 handicap start at $1.92.

Essendon vs Richmond MCG, Melbourne 07:30pm
The Essendon Bombers won a huge game for them at St Kilda last week, and Richmond will be less troublesome. The Bombers will still have to go on a hell of a run to make the finals this season (they currently stand at 3-5) but facing a poor Richmond team at home will help no end. Essendon are about $1.25 with the bookies, make them a banker in this week's multis.

Melbourne vs Port Adelaide TIO Stadium, Darwin 07:40pm
Port Adelaide are proving difficult to gauge from a betting perspective this season, and last week's home loss to Carlton doesn't help when assessing them. Melbourne are easier to assess - they are poor. very poor in fact. Take Port Adelaide to win this one easily, the $1.60 looks too big.

Sunday , May 23Adelaide vs Brisbane AAMI Stadium, Adelaide 01:10pm
Brisbane were absolutely hammered by Geelong last week, The Cats scoring twice as many points as the home team in a 155-74 mauling. Adelaide were just edged out by North Melbourne, but they remain a poor team. Brisbane will be hurting, big time, and we think Adelaide will feel the hurt. Take Brisbane to bounce back at the AAMI Stadium at odds of $1.62.